In passing, cursorily. Formerly also: †for a moment, temporarily (obsolete).

= pro tem, adv.

For a or the time, temporarily; at the same time, meanwhile. (See also therewhile, adv.) Obsolete. rare.

For a time, temporarily. rare.

In a provisional manner; as a temporary measure.

In the way of an interlocutory decree (see interlocutory, adj. 3); provisionally.

for the nonce. For the particular occasion; for the time being, temporarily; for once.

For a time (only); during a limited time.

adv. For an intervening or temporary period of time; in the meantime.

On a probationary or trial basis, as a probationer; provisionally.

For the time being, temporarily; provisionally. Cf. pro tempore, adv.

In a provisory way; provisionally.

to the nonce: = sense 1c. Obsolete. rare.

for the time.